Jeremiah 1:4

• In his first message from the Lord, Jeremiah learned three key truths about God:

  1. God knows everything, including each person.

  2. He can choose people for specific tasks even before they exist.

  3. He gives his authority to those he calls.

• God chose Jeremiah for a special task and made him a prophet.

• Jeremiah's work reached many nations. Although he left the kingdom of Judah only three times, people worldwide have heard or read his writings (see Jeremiah 13:4–7; 43:7–8).

Jeremiah's call is shown as a conversation. God spoke like a king to Jeremiah. Jeremiah's objections show he understood himself well. God answered his objections with promises and strong visions.